Sue Smith Heath

Obituary

LANCASTER, SC ~ Ms. Sue Smith Heath, age 60, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at her home. She was born December 11, 1957 in Monroe, NC, a daughter of the late Eugene Hammond Smith and Anna Laura Anderson Smith. Sue was a graduate of Southeastern Beauty School and was the owner of University Hair Center. She loved fishing, cooking, and arranging flowers. Her greatest love was being a “Meme” to her grandchildren. Sue’s passion was making everyone beautiful which she did for more than 40 years. She was a member of Zion United Methodist Church and attended Pleasant Dale Baptist Church.

Sue is survived by her children, G. B. Heath IV and his wife, Samantha of Fort Collins, CO, Caroline Reeves and DeAnna Heath both of Lancaster and Alex Heath of Las Vegas, NV; a sister, Ginny Smith Sistare and her husband, Morris of Lancaster; three grandchildren, Cheyann Crump, Grant Rhoney and Channing Blackmon; three nieces, Reagan Faile-Pilcher, Stephanie Ghent and Mary Frances Faile, and a nephew, Greg Faile.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents, and a son, Grant Miller Heath.

The Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Sue will be 3:00 pm, Friday, April 20, 2018 at The Chapel of Burgess Funeral Home by Rev. Jessie Adams. Entombment will follow at Lancaster Memorial Park Mausoleum.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Thursday evening, April 19, 2018 at Burgess Funeral Home and suggest memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, Lancaster County Relay for Life, 1901 Brunswick Avenue, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28207.

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Sue, our Sue...your generous,loving spirit could fill a room as everyone was embraced and carried along by your contagious laughter. your friendship was one of the brightest, fun-filled memories from our youth. I am thankful to have called you my friend. I will always smile when I think of you. I know you will shine your light back towards us and help your children from your new home on the other side. I hope your family finds comfort in the knowledge that your life made a positive difference. Happy journey, old friend. I love you, Rebecca Vassey

Submitted by Rebecca Vassey Cordell on Apr 19 2018 08:29:43 PM

Sue you will always be remembered for your sweet smiles, and beautiful laugh. May God Bless you’re family and draw then near in the days to come letting them feel his comfort and giving them Peace that passes all understand. Praying that God Bless you all

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I send my deepest sympathy to Sue's family. Sue was a friend as well as beautician to me. Her words were always kind and friendly to all her entered her shop. She will be greatly missed by many, especially me. Goodbye dear friend!

Submitted by Debbie Sowell on Apr 19 2018 05:29:19 PM

Sue was one of the first people we met when we moved to Lancaster. She always had a smile on her face. She was a sweet and kind person. Paul and I have her family in our thoughts and prayers!

Submitted by Judy Pinkston on Apr 19 2018 03:33:07 PM

Ginny and family our deepest sympathy to all of you.

Submitted by Jeff & Susan Riggins on Apr 19 2018 01:52:11 PM

Sending love and light to all those blessed to know and
love Sue. She was humble and kind and gave unconditional
love like no other. Condolences to her beloved family.